1X Technologies NEO represents a radical departure from traditional, rigid robotics, prioritizing safety and “organic” movement for the domestic environment. Developed by Norway-based 1X Technologies and backed by the OpenAI Startup Fund, NEO is engineered to be the first truly “soft” humanoid capable of working safely alongside families, pets, and fragile household items. Unlike its industrial counterparts, NEO utilizes a tendon-driven actuation system—mimicking human musculature—which allows it to be exceptionally lightweight, quiet, and compliant. By leveraging OpenAI’s latest embodied AI models, NEO is designed to transition from a teleoperated assistant to a fully autonomous home companion capable of cleaning, organizing, and assisting with daily chores.
Learn more about the NEO humanoid robot on the official 1X Technologies Website
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